AB 495: Parental Rights on the Chopping Block in California
Parental rights are not a government grant. They are a God-given responsibility. From the beginning, God entrusted children to their parents—not to schools, not to the state, and not to social services. Parents are called to nurture, protect, and raise their children...
How to Build Spiritual Habits that Last
I’m a strong proponent of setting goals. But goals without habits don’t make progress. Perhaps you began this summer with goals for your spiritual growth—plans to spend more time in God’s Word, to pray more consistently, or to deepen your walk with Christ. But if...
A Word about California
Shocking pictures and video clips of the recent rioting in Los Angeles have highlighted the failed policies of Democratic lawmakers in California for the nation to see. Indeed, there are significant issues in our state resulting from misguided policies and poor...
Celebrating Thirty Years of Training Laborers for His Harvest
Thirty years ago, in the spring of 1995, a young church voted unanimously to begin a Bible college with one purpose: “training laborers for Christ’s harvest.” (Watch a brief video that includes this history.) The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;...
The Resilient Life
Overcome the Crises and Anxieties of Life through Christ
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Pastor Paul Chappell
Dr. Paul Chappell is the senior pastor of the Lancaster Baptist Church and president of West Coast Baptist College in Lancaster, California. His biblical vision has led the church to become one of the most dynamic independent Baptist churches in the nation. He has been married to his wife, Terrie, for over forty years and is the father of four married children all serving in Christian ministry.
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